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Does the ADA cluster rule apply to a 3-day festival on private land?

Nina R.asked 0 viewsRules, Permits & ADAAda cluster ruleSpecial event permitAda unitPrivate propertyFestival

We're planning a craft beer festival on our 50-acre farm next month. The event runs three days, with about 1,200 guests a day. We've got a mix of standard portable toilets and one large restroom trailer with flushing toilets. The ground is level pasture, and the service truck can drive right up to the units.

Our city permit office told us we don't need to provide an ADA-compliant unit because the event is on private property. That doesn't sound right to me. I thought the ADA 5 percent cluster rule applied to any temporary event open to the public, regardless of who owns the land. Has anyone else run into this? Are there exceptions for private property when you're selling tickets to the general public?

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Priya N.Tampa, FL

The ADA cluster rule applies to your festival even on private land because it is a public accommodation event. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that any temporary event open to the public must provide accessible facilities, and this includes the 5 percent cluster rule for portable toilet clusters. Your city permit office is incorrect; private property ownership does not exempt you from ADA requirements when selling tickets to the general public.

For your event with 1,200 guests daily over three days, the planning guideline suggests starting with about one unit per 50 to 75 people, adjusting for alcohol service and duration. You must include at least one ADA-compliant unit in each cluster of portable toilets. Weekly service is standard, but for a multi-day festival with high usage, you will likely need daily servicing to maintain cleanliness and functionality. The restroom trailer requires level ground and power, and all units need clear truck access for servicing to avoid missed visits.

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